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Most midwives take pride in the fact that very little trauma is done to the birth canal during a home delivery and we always try to deliver a baby over an intact perineum. However, in the event of injury the midwife should assess extent of any damage as soon after the birth as is possible.
The extent of injury will determine the rapid necessity for repair. If the injury is very minor, the client may want to wait until she is cleaned up (showered or sponge-bathed) for repairs to be made. Most midwives are capable of performing minor suturing required usually seen in first or second degree tears to the perineal tissues.
The repairs for tears and episiotomy cuts are similar. However, cuts may involve more vascular (bleeding) repairs or concerns then a tear and may also be deeper into the tissue. Cuts may also have tearing involved.
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The midwife should consult the client's health care provider and transport for 3rd or 4th degree lacerations, lacerations located around the clitoris, cervical lacerations or any other injuries outside the midwifery scope of practice. These will require more intensive repairs and should be done by a health care provider.
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